Transportation Driver, Full-Time Weekdays

ClearSky Health•Lecanto, FL

About The Position

The Transportation Driver transports patients and/or equipment in a hospital-owned vehicle to and from outside appointments, clinics, nursing facilities, hospitals, and other ancillary locations. The position integrates company values into daily practice and supports the EVS department when not transporting patients. The driver may be required to work during inclement weather or staffing emergencies and performs other duties as assigned to support the organization.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Maintain an acceptable driving record, a current class-specific driver's license, and insurability; driving record must meet Transportation Policy standards.
Demonstrate proficiency with machines, tools, equipment, and work aids appropriate to the position.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Ability to maintain quality, Infection Prevention, and safety standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a compassionate and understanding manner.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including prolonged sitting, driving, and reaching; gross and precise motor tasks; lifting or exerting up to 50 pounds; operating equipment and a computer keyboard; close vision and focus adjustment; and hearing overhead pages.
Possible exposure to bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent.
Six months of van transport experience.
Certified Nurse's Aide license.

Responsibilities

Transport patients safely and professionally.
Keep vehicles clean and in working order, including cleaning the inside of the van with appropriate chemicals between patients.
Communicate with hospital staff to receive relevant information and instructions.
Inspect the vehicle before daily use to ensure safe and comfortable patient transport, and promptly report vehicle concerns.
Assist with transferring and balancing patients while ensuring their physical and overall comfort.
Follow patient and vehicle safety requirements, including knowing which PPE to use for the patient and driver before transport.
Notify appropriate staff of changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; assess safety risks and take appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Assist the EVS department when not transporting patients.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.